%0 Journal Article
%T Atypical presentation of an unusual foreign body
%A Arora Vipul
%A Kim Usha
%A Shetty Shashikant
%A Shah Akash
%J Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
%D 2010
%I Medknow Publications
%X A 14-year-old boy presented with intractable diplopia for 10 days following an assault. A thorough history revealed that he was unaware of any penetrating injury. However, imaging demonstrated a radiolucent foreign body between the globe and the orbital floor. On surgical exploration, it was found to be the proximal part of a ball point pen. Its removal resulted in complete resolution of diplopia. Thorough clinical and radiological examination is recommended when a foreign body is suspected in pediatric patients. Prompt diagnosis will aid in early intervention and prevention of long-term complications.
%K Diplopia
%K intraorbital foreign body
%K pen injury
%U http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2010;volume=58;issue=4;spage=338;epage=339;aulast=Arora